The Carbon Dioxide Removal Program is accelerating the development and deployment of technologies that remove carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere. The program funds the NETL Direct Air Capture Test Center, which is designed to accommodate the rapidly evolving direct air capture technological landscape and has now commenced material-scale operations.
Carbon dioxide removal includes technologies and approaches such as direct air capture with storage, soil carbon sequestration, biomass carbon removal and storage, enhanced mineralization, ocean-based or marine carbon dioxide removal, and afforestation/reforestation.
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CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL LAUNCHPAD
The Carbon Dioxide Removal Launchpad is a coalition of governments who have agreed to work together to accelerate the advancement of technologies that remove carbon dioxide directly from the air, by investing in demonstration projects and sharing data and experiences. As a co-lead of the Carbon Dioxide Removal Launchpad, DOE and a coalition of countries, including Canada, the European Commission, Iceland, Japan, Norway, and the United Kingdom, are working to reduce the costs and accelerate the development of carbon dioxide removal technologies.
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Last Updated: September 19, 2025